We've talked about duct tape wallets in the past because they're free and, despite being hideously ugly, pretty awesome. On the flip side, a wallet made out of a coffee bag fits in the same DIY happy place, while actually looking nicer than something you might find sold in stores. Oh, and it smells really nice.

One of the cheapest and easiest popular DIY hacks is the classic duct tape wallet. We've…
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Most wouldn't think it, but once you remove the plastic valve from a coffee bag and cut it open, you've got a pretty decent amount of high-quality, durable, and quite attractive material that can be used for just about anything. While using a minimal amount of duct tape can work, one of these can be put together so sturdy that it'll last years if you sew it with actual thread.

Since the material is basically a thick foil, it won't wear easily, and there's also a decent chance that one of these could block RFID signals pretty well. If you happen to test that theory out, let us know in the comments!